{"id":67104,"date":"2026-07-08T17:28:59","date_gmt":"2026-07-08T09:28:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=67104"},"modified":"2026-07-08T17:28:59","modified_gmt":"2026-07-08T09:28:59","slug":"best-harbour-views-a-chinese-japanese-architects-guide-to-eating-out-in-hong-kong","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=67104","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Best harbour views\u2019: a Chinese-Japanese architect\u2019s guide to eating out in Hong Kong"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"\">\n<p datatype=\"p\" data-qa=\"Component-Component\" class=\"e8zc9q40 css-1c6uqr6 ec74h0k1\"><em data-qa=\"ContentSchemaRender-defaultRenderMapFunctions-Component\" class=\"css-1mniedq ex3nmsa15\">Hong Kong-born<\/em> <em data-qa=\"ContentSchemaRender-defaultRenderMapFunctions-Component\" class=\"css-1mniedq ex3nmsa15\">Kenny Kinugasa-Tsui<\/em> <em data-qa=\"ContentSchemaRender-defaultRenderMapFunctions-Component\" class=\"css-1mniedq ex3nmsa15\">is a co-founder of the architecture and interior design studio Bean Buro<\/em>. <em data-qa=\"ContentSchemaRender-defaultRenderMapFunctions-Component\" class=\"css-1mniedq ex3nmsa15\">He spoke to Andrew Sun.<\/em><\/p>\n<p datatype=\"p\" data-qa=\"Component-Component\" class=\"e8zc9q40 css-1c6uqr6 ec74h0k1\">I grew up between several cultures. My father is Chinese, my mother is Japanese, and I spent much time between Hong Kong, the UK and France. But our family meals today lean more towards Western than Asian.<\/p>\n<p datatype=\"p\" data-qa=\"Component-Component\" class=\"e8zc9q40 css-1c6uqr6 ec74h0k1\">My wife and two children are gluten intolerant, so at home we cook a lot of Mediterranean-inspired food \u2013 grilled meats, vegetables, salads and gluten-free pasta. I enjoy food that feels honest and uncomplicated, where good ingredients speak for themselves.<\/p>\n<p datatype=\"p\" data-qa=\"Component-Component\" class=\"e8zc9q40 css-1c6uqr6 ec74h0k1\">A favourite dining experience is seafood at Lei Yue Mun. I love the ritual of walking through the old fishing village, choosing live seafood and then having it freshly prepared. <strong data-qa=\"ContentSchemaRender-defaultRenderMapFunctions-Component\" class=\"css-1mniedq ex3nmsa17\">Gateway Cuisine<\/strong> (58A Hoi Pong Road Central, Lei Yue Mun. Tel: 2727 4628) is one of my favourite restaurants, but the experience is really about Lei Yue Mun itself. It offers a glimpse of Hong Kong\u2019s fishing heritage and feels wonderfully authentic in a city that is constantly evolving.<\/p>\n<div datatype=\"p\" data-qa=\"Component-Component\" class=\"e8zc9q40 css-1xdhyk6 ec74h0k0\">For a casual lunch, I often enjoy <strong data-qa=\"ContentSchemaRender-defaultRenderMapFunctions-Component\" class=\"css-1mniedq ex3nmsa17\">Tasty Congee &amp; Noodle Wantun Shop<\/strong> (Shop 3016-3018, 3\/F, IFC Mall, 8 Finance Street, Central. Tel: 2295 0101). A bowl of wonton noodles or <span data-qa=\"Component-Text\" class=\"css-0 ef9u0v00\">congee<\/span> is one of Hong Kong\u2019s great comfort foods. The restaurant also has a personal connection: Bean Buro designed the flagship restaurant in Chengdu. It was one of our first food and drink clients.<\/div>\n<div class=\"image-inline-container e1a5rv550 css-1llrc1m e1yqhwb40\" data-qa=\"Component-renderMap-StyledDiv\">\n<div class=\"image-inline caption e1fvabeq0 css-19sk4h4 ea9pn0s0\" data-qa=\"Component-Container\">\n<figure class=\"image-inline caption ea9pn0s1 css-1qeofuq e1gf69pb0\" data-qa=\"ArticleImage-ArticleImageContainer\">\n<div data-qa=\"ArticleImage-handleRenderImage-ImageContainer\" class=\"css-bjn8wh e1gf69pb3\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Wonton noodle bowl at Tasty Congee &amp; Noodle Wantun Shop in Central. Photo: courtesy of Tasty Congee &amp; Noodle Wantun Shop\" data-qa=\"BaseImage-handleRenderImage-StyledImage\" class=\"e1gf69pb2 css-6ikqhs e445x7d0\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/img.i-scmp.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/fit=contain,width=1024,format=auto\/sites\/default\/files\/d8\/images\/canvas\/2026\/07\/07\/d52806fe-b867-420c-b13e-7c31108a9b80_cfac0b0d.jpg\" title=\"Wonton noodle bowl at Tasty Congee &amp; Noodle Wantun Shop in Central. Photo: courtesy of Tasty Congee &amp; Noodle Wantun Shop\"\/><\/div><figcaption data-qa=\"ArticleImage-DescriptionContainer\" class=\"css-1bj5zno e1gf69pb1\">Wonton noodle bowl at Tasty Congee &amp; Noodle Wantun Shop in Central. Photo: courtesy of Tasty Congee &amp; Noodle Wantun Shop<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p datatype=\"p\" data-qa=\"Component-Component\" class=\"e8zc9q40 css-1c6uqr6 ec74h0k1\">Another favourite is <strong data-qa=\"ContentSchemaRender-defaultRenderMapFunctions-Component\" class=\"css-1mniedq ex3nmsa17\">Hana No Kumo<\/strong> (38\/F, Summit 38, The Henderson, 2 Murray Road, Central. Tel: 9722 8688). I admire its understated atmosphere and refined Japanese dining. There is a strong sense of craftsmanship and attention to detail \u2013 qualities I admire both as a diner and designer. On the same floor is the plant-based bar <strong data-qa=\"ContentSchemaRender-defaultRenderMapFunctions-Component\" class=\"css-1mniedq ex3nmsa17\">Peridot,<\/strong> which I also like. It feels sophisticated without being too formal.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<center><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scmp.com\/lifestyle\/food-drink\/article\/3359658\/best-harbour-views-chinese-japanese-architects-guide-eating-out-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read Full Article At Source <\/a><br \/>\n<center\/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hong Kong-born Kenny Kinugasa-Tsui is a co-founder of the architecture and interior design studio Bean Buro. He spoke to Andrew Sun. 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